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Robin Farris is a retired U.S. Naval officer who had never been politically active. She saw news reports that a public official was abusing his office and the citizens he was elected to serve. She formed The Recall Dale Washam committee to recall controversial Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Dale Washam from office. Robin Farris started the committee to work with other like-minded Washington citizens.

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